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NASDAQ:PL 24 June 2025 - 7 February 2026

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

New York, Feb 7, 2026, 12:51 EST — Market closed. Space and defense names trading in the U.S. finished in the green Friday. The market’s focus, though, has shifted—earnings aren’t the spark this time, nor is fresh demand for missiles. Instead, investors are eyeing an upcoming Pentagon list that threatens to restrict buybacks and dividends for contractors failing to meet delivery targets.
7 February 2026
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Rocket Lab stock drops again today: RKLB slides as SpaceX-xAI buzz fades, Mars funding in focus

Rocket Lab stock drops again today: RKLB slides as SpaceX-xAI buzz fades, Mars funding in focus

NEW YORK, Feb 5, 2026, 12:14 — Regular session underway. Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation dropped nearly 6% on Thursday, hovering around $69 as the stock continued its recent slide affecting several space-related companies this week. By roughly 12:15 p.m. EST, the Nasdaq-listed stock was down 5.9% at $68.74, with about 11 million shares changing hands. This followed a 10% plunge in the previous session, according to MarketScreener data.
5 February 2026
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps 6% as SpaceX-xAI merger lifts U.S. space shares

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock jumps 6% as SpaceX-xAI merger lifts U.S. space shares

New York, February 3, 2026, 15:01 EST — Regular session Shares of AST SpaceMobile climbed roughly 6.3% to $111.11 by 2:46 p.m. EST Tuesday, after fluctuating between $105.82 and $116.60 earlier, with about 11.5 million shares changing hands. The stock followed a broader rally in U.S. space companies sparked by Elon Musk’s announcement that SpaceX will merge with xAI, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion. Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, and Intuitive Machines also saw gains. Musk predicted that within two to three years, the most cost-effective way to power AI will be from space. Mark Boggett of Seraphim Space called the deal “the strongest validation yet that space will be the backbone of the next wave of AI.”
3 February 2026
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SpaceX buys Musk’s xAI in record $1.25 trillion deal as space stocks jump premarket

SpaceX buys Musk’s xAI in record $1.25 trillion deal as space stocks jump premarket

New York, February 3, 2026, 08:26 — Premarket SpaceX has snapped up Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, merging its rocket and satellite operations with the creators of the Grok chatbot. A source close to the deal pegged SpaceX’s valuation at $1 trillion and xAI’s at $250 billion—up from recent secondary-market estimates around $800 billion and $230 billion, respectively. xAI investors will get 0.1433 SpaceX shares per xAI share, the source added, with some execs able to cash out at $75.46 per share. PitchBook analyst Ali Javaheri highlighted Starlink as a “cash flow engine” amid LSEG data showing this is now the biggest M&A deal ever, beating Vodafone’s 2000 Mannesmann acquisition.
3 February 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:56 EST — Market closed. AST SpaceMobile shares jumped Friday following the company’s announcement that it secured a prime contract role in the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense program.
18 January 2026
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Planet Labs stock rises on Clear Street $22 target hike as insider sale notices surface

Planet Labs stock rises on Clear Street $22 target hike as insider sale notices surface

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 02:00 ET — Market closed. Planet Labs PBC shares rose 2.7% to $19.87 at Monday’s close after Clear Street raised its price target on the satellite-imagery company to $22 from $16 and maintained a Buy rating. The brokerage pointed to growth potential as Planet pairs its imagery with AI-driven analytics and said it sees a path to the “Rule of 40” benchmark — where revenue growth plus EBITDA margin equals 40 — by fiscal 2028. The stock traded between $18.75 and $20.13 and is near a 52-week high of $20.99. Investing.com Canada
30 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Holiday-shortened trading weeks can be deceptively eventful for space and satellite tech stocks: lower liquidity tends to amplify moves, while “hard” catalysts like contract awards, launch milestones, and regulatory headlines still land on the tape. Heading into the week of Dec. 22–26, 2025, investors are digesting a tightly packed stream of headlines and fresh analyst takes published Dec. 19–21—with Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, EchoStar, and Planet Labs among the most-discussed names.
21 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space & Satellite Stocks Today: Rocket Lab (RKLB), Viasat (VSAT), Planet Labs (PL), Spire (SPIR), Iridium (IRDM) and Globalstar (GSAT) — News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 17, 2025

Space and satellite stocks are back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors juggle a busy mix of government launch schedules, fresh earnings, analyst price targets, and connectivity breakthroughs—all while the broader U.S. market digests shifting expectations for interest rates and policy headlines. In today’s tape, the “space” trade isn’t one story—it’s several. Launch providers are increasingly judged on responsiveness. Satellite operators are being re-rated on capacity and spectrum. And data-from-space names are being graded on contract timing and backlog conversion, not just futuristic narratives.
17 December 2025
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Earnings to Watch Before and After the Bell on December 10, 2025: Oracle, Adobe, Synopsys, Chewy and More

Earnings to Watch Before and After the Bell on December 10, 2025: Oracle, Adobe, Synopsys, Chewy and More

Global markets are on edge this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as investors juggle two big catalysts: this week’s Federal Reserve decision and a packed earnings calendar dominated by AI‑exposed heavyweights Oracle, Adobe and Synopsys. Reuters notes that stocks have been choppy as traders brace for the Fed while eyeing “key AI earnings” later this week. Reuters Before the opening bell, a cluster of mid‑cap names in e‑commerce, uranium, specialty vehicles and niche manufacturing report results. After the close, focus shifts firmly to mega‑cap software and space data, with Oracle, Adobe, Synopsys and Planet Labs all scheduled to release numbers.
10 December 2025
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SpaceX’s Starship Launch Sends Space Stocks Soaring – Historic Test Closes Block 2 Chapter

SpaceX’s Starship Launch Sends Space Stocks Soaring – Historic Test Closes Block 2 Chapter

On Oct 13 SpaceX executed the 11th test flight of its fully-reusable Starship rocket from its Starbase launch facility. The 400‑ft tall rocket roared to life under 33 Raptor engines, lifting its upper-stage above the pad ts2.tech. Two and a half minutes after liftoff the Super Heavy booster separated and began a carefully controlled descent. SpaceX ran a sophisticated landing burn and the booster made a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico about 8½ minutes after launch ts2.tech. This marked SpaceX’s third successful Super Heavy recovery and only the second reuse of the booster ts2.tech. The orbiter stage continued into space, deployed its payload, then returned. About 20 minutes into the flight Ship 38 opened its bay and released eight flat panels simulating Starlink satellites ts2.tech. It then reignited one Raptor for a de-orbit burn – proving it can relight in space for future missions. During reentry the Ship’s heat shield was tested and the vehicle performed a banking turn to orient itself. Approximately 66½ minutes after launch, Ship 38 hit the ocean off Western Australia right on target ts2.tech. SpaceX’s live webcast erupted in cheers; on-camera announcer Dan Huot shouted “Let ’em hear it, Starbase – what a
16 October 2025
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Space News Bonanza: NASA’s Artemis, SpaceX Starlink Launch & China’s New Weather Satellite (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Space News Bonanza: NASA’s Artemis, SpaceX Starlink Launch & China’s New Weather Satellite (Sept 27–28, 2025)

NASA: In late September, NASA’s focus was on its upcoming Artemis II Moon mission. The four astronauts held a media briefing on Sept. 24 to announce the name of their Orion spacecraft: “Orion Integrity” nasa.gov. They explained “Integrity” symbolizes the trust and collaboration needed for the mission. This 10-day crewed lunar test flight is slated for no later than April 2026. Meanwhile, NASA science made headlines with a major Mars discovery: analyses of a Perseverance rover sample from Jezero Crater suggest it “could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life” nasa.gov. Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy called it “the closest we have ever come to discovering life on Mars,” calling the potential biosignature finding “groundbreaking” nasa.gov. These NASA findings underscore a busy month: Artemis II preparations, Mars science, and continued deep-space probes. Also from NASA/NOAA: on Sept. 26 NOAA announced a partnership with Raytheon to study a new weather satellite design under its NEON program nesdis.noaa.gov. Irene Parker of NOAA said she was “excited for this new opportunity to use NOAA’s OTA [Other Transaction Authority] to advance weather imagery” with commercial partners nesdis.noaa.gov. The Stratus concept will field a small LEO satellite with an optical imager to test rapid-refresh cloud and
28 September 2025
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Watch Earth Live from Space – Your Ultimate Guide to Real-Time Satellite Imagery

Watch Earth Live from Space – Your Ultimate Guide to Real-Time Satellite Imagery

Ever wanted to see our planet in real time? Thanks to rapid advances in satellite technology and online mapping, live or near-live views of Earth are increasingly accessible. From following a hurricane’s progress as it happens to monitoring daily changes in forests or cities, a variety of services now deliver frequently updated satellite images to the public. This comprehensive report explores where and how to find real-time satellite images online, compares major platforms, and explains the tech behind “live” imagery. We’ll also look at use cases – from weather and disaster response to environmental monitoring and even aviation – and highlight the latest developments in this fast-evolving field. Read on to discover how close we’ve come to a true live feed of Earth, what’s available today, and what it all means for you. Is satellite imagery truly live? In general, no – what we have is usually near real-time. There’s always some delay between when a satellite captures an image and when you see it. “Truly live, continuous satellite video of any given location is still largely the stuff of science fiction. Most services provide near real-time imagery, meaning there is a short delay between capture and availability” ts2.tech. For
6 August 2025
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Live Satellite Views on the Internet: Platforms, Tools, and Trends

Live Satellite Views on the Internet: Platforms, Tools, and Trends

Ever since the Apollo 17 crew captured the iconic “Blue Marble” photo of Earth in 1972, people have been fascinated by viewing our planet from space. In the digital age, many wonder: What does Earth look like right now? The idea of a “live satellite view” – seeing real-time images of Earth via the internet – has widespread appeal. While no single satellite provides a continuous live video feed of every spot on Earth, a variety of websites, apps, and tools now offer near real-time satellite imagery or frequently-updated views. These range from free public platforms to professional services that deliver up-to-date high-resolution images. This report surveys the notable platforms enabling live or near-real-time satellite viewing, compares their features and accuracy, and discusses recent developments, as well as legal, privacy, and technical considerations. The goal is to understand how close we are to a “live” global view and how these services differ in what they provide. “Live” vs. “Near Real-Time”: It’s important to clarify that truly live, continuous satellite video of any given location is still largely the stuff of science fiction. Most services provide near real-time imagery, meaning there is a short delay between capture and availability. For instance,
28 July 2025
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See Your House from Space? Inside the World of Live Satellite Maps and Weather from Orbit

See Your House from Space? Inside the World of Live Satellite Maps and Weather from Orbit

Satellites have quietly become the unsung heroes of modern life. They play an essential role in our everyday lives, contributing to our well-being and helping meet important needs on Earth Gc. From providing the satellite maps we browse on our phones to enabling the GPS navigation in our cars, satellites are deeply integrated into daily activities. In fact, experts note that space-based satellite equipment is critically important for daily life on Earth, powering everything from real-time communications and banking networks to navigation, weather forecasting, and even internet access for remote areas Cigionline. “When we’re talking about space and what we get from it, it’s really all about communication and data… deeply integrated in almost everything that we do, whether we see the connections or not,” says Jessica West, a senior researcher in space security Cigionline. Indeed, there are thousands of satellites in space today, serving a wide range of purposes – and their impact is absolutely everywhere. Despite being hundreds or thousands of kilometers above us, satellites make it possible to zoom into any corner of the Earth. Want to see your neighborhood from above? Or check the live satellite weather over the Caribbean before a trip? Curious about yesterday’s
28 July 2025
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From Battlefields to Space: How Ukraine’s Satellite Program Skyrocketed in 2024-2025

From Battlefields to Space: How Ukraine’s Satellite Program Skyrocketed in 2024-2025

Russia’s full-scale invasion has dramatically accelerated Ukraine’s drive into the satellite age. Once a quiet player in space, Ukraine in 2024-2025 is treating satellites as strategic necessities rather than luxuries mod.gov.ua. Under the pressures of war, the country has launched ambitious new programs, forged international partnerships, and harnessed commercial space technology to gain an edge on the battlefield and rebuild its economy. “Space is a domain that is increasingly calling for defense policy attention,” Danish Defense Minister Troels Poulsen remarked in mid-2025, noting how strengthening Ukraine’s satellite capabilities has become vital in the fight against Russia thedefensepost.com. This report provides a comprehensive look at Ukraine’s satellite and space-related developments during 2024 and 2025 – from government initiatives and international collaborations to military reconnaissance, private sector projects, and the transformative use of satellite services in war and peace. Rebooting Space Governance Amid Conflict: In March 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense established a new Space Policy Directorate to coordinate the nation’s military space efforts mod.gov.ua mod.gov.ua. With only one satellite under national control at the time – the famous crowdfunded ICEYE SAR satellite nicknamed the “People’s Satellite” – officials acknowledged Ukraine must “transition from the role of consumer to that of a
16 July 2025
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Space Tech’s Summer Surge – Record Launches, Orbital Innovations & Earth Observation Revolution (June–July 2025)

Space Tech’s Summer Surge – Record Launches, Orbital Innovations & Earth Observation Revolution (June–July 2025)

The summer of 2025 saw rocket launch activity reach unprecedented levels, marked by record-breaking cadence and new milestones across the globe. SpaceX continued to push the envelope of rapid, reusable launch operations, achieving its 500th Falcon 9 mission in early July. This overnight Starlink launch not only marked Falcon 9’s 500th flight, but also featured a booster flying for a record 29th reuse and landing successfully spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com. By July 2, SpaceX had already conducted 83 Falcon 9 missions in 2025, putting it on pace to smash its previous annual launch record spaceflightnow.com. SpaceX’s launch frequency underscored a broader industry trend: in June alone, U.S. companies carried out 21 commercial launches, a new one-month record, with SpaceX accounting for 15 of them space.com space.com. The FAA confirmed June’s record launch rate, which included orbital, suborbital, and crewed missions across four providers and multiple launch sites space.com space.com. This frenetic pace even led to moments where multiple rockets launched within hours of each other worldwide – for instance, four orbital launches occurred in a 13-hour span on June 28, involving two SpaceX Falcon 9s, a Rocket Lab Electron, and Japan’s H-2A starfightersspace.com. Several historic launcher milestones were reached in this period.
7 July 2025
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Israeli Satellite Images of Iran Attack – 2025 Deep‑Dive Report, Expert Quotes & Latest Evidence

Israeli Satellite Images of Iran Attack – 2025 Deep‑Dive Report, Expert Quotes & Latest Evidence

When Israel and the United States struck dozens of Iranian nuclear‑ and missile‑related targets in mid‑June 2025, every phase of the campaign—target discovery, mission‑planning, precision‑guidance and battle‑damage assessment—ran on a constant stream of satellite imagery. Brig. Gen. Dr. Danny Gold, head of Israel’s Defense R&D Directorate, told reporters that AI‑fusion software fed optical refreshes from Ofek‑16 directly into cockpit tablets:
1 July 2025
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Eyes in the Sky, Data in the Cloud – Satellite Downlink & Cloud Integration Market Skyrockets by 2032

Eyes in the Sky, Data in the Cloud – Satellite Downlink & Cloud Integration Market Skyrockets by 2032

The Satellite Data Downlink & Cloud Integration market is experiencing a boom, driven by surging demand for geospatial data and real-time insights across sectors. Marrying satellites with cloud computing infrastructure has unlocked unprecedented scalability and accessibility for space-derived data. Key highlights of this market outlook include: In summary, the Satellite Data Downlink & Cloud Integration market is on a skyward trajectory, fueled by technological innovation and the insatiable demand for timely, cloud-delivered insights from space. The following report provides a comprehensive analysis of this market’s definition, drivers and restraints, latest trends, segmentation, regional dynamics, competitive landscape, and a forecast through 2032.
25 June 2025
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Space Superpower Play: How ICEYE’s Radar Satellites Are Turbo-Charging NATO’s ‘Aquila’ Constellation – and Why It Could Change Intelligence Forever

Space Superpower Play: How ICEYE’s Radar Satellites Are Turbo-Charging NATO’s ‘Aquila’ Constellation – and Why It Could Change Intelligence Forever

NATO’s biggest space-data deal to date pairs the Alliance’s new Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space programme with the world’s largest commercial radar-satellite fleet, run by Finnish unicorn ICEYE. Below you’ll find a deep-dive on what the contract actually covers, why it matters strategically and commercially, the technology under the hood, and the open questions still keeping generals and investors awake at night. NATO’s Allied Command Operations has signed a multiyear agreement for 24/7 Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery from ICEYE, slotting those feeds into the APSS “Aquila” virtual constellation alongside Planet Labs’ SkySat optical data. The deal, announced 24 June 2025, gives commanders hour-scale tasking and sub-metre radar resolution in any weather, dramatically shortening the Alliance’s “sensor-to-decision” loop. It also marks the second ICEYE–NATO contract in three months and follows a €41 million Finnish R&D injection into the firm, signalling both political and financial momentum. Yet integrating dozens of commercial and national satellites raises cybersecurity, data-fusion and industrial-base challenges that experts warn NATO must tackle fast.
24 June 2025
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